How to Pick the Stars vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 16

Published 11:34 am Friday, November 15, 2024

Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total eight times.
  • In Minnesota’s 16 games this season, nine have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
  • These two teams combine for 7.0 goals per game, 0.9700000000000006 more than the total for this contest.
  • These two teams allow a combined 4.7 goals per game, 1.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -138

  • The Stars have won 72.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (8-3).
  • Dallas is 7-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -138 or shorter (77.8% win percentage).
  • The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.0% in this matchup.

Wild Moneyline: +116

  • Minnesota has claimed an upset victory twice when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in three games as the underdog).
  • The Wild have won two games with moneyline odds of +116 or longer (in three such games).
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win is 46.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 11 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (20 points).
  • Mason Marchment is another of Dallas’ top contributors currently with 15 total points (four goals and 11 assists) to his name.
  • Dallas’ offensive effort is aided by Logan Stankoven’s 15 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
  • As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 8 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 25 goals with 266 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov’s 10 goals and 20 assists in 16 contests give him 30 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Minnesota’s Matthew Boldy has racked up 17 total points (1.1 per game), with 10 goals and seven assists.
  • Mats Zuccarello has six goals and eight assists, for a season point total of 14.
  • Filip Gustavsson has a record of 8-2-2 in 12 games this season, conceding 25 goals (2.1 goals against average) with 303 saves and a .924 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Jets L 4-1 Away -110
11/11/2024 Penguins W 7-1 Away -167
11/14/2024 Bruins W 7-2 Home -177
11/16/2024 Wild Away -138
11/18/2024 Ducks Home
11/20/2024 Sharks Home
11/23/2024 Lightning Away

Wild’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/8/2024 Ducks W 5-2 Away -211
11/10/2024 Blackhawks L 2-1 Away -197
11/14/2024 Canadiens W 3-0 Home -261
11/16/2024 Stars Home +116
11/19/2024 Blues Away
11/21/2024 Oilers Away
11/23/2024 Flames Away

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Dallas vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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